Karl-Anthony Towns just spilled some serious tea on a new episode of ‘Hot Ones’, answering video questions from some massive New York Knicks fans like Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan, and Fat Joe. And let me tell you, one answer in particular is going to get Knicks Nation buzzing, maybe even a little heated.
Spice, Stiller, and a Shocking World Series Dream
Right around the 8:00 mark of the video, things got spicy on and off the wings. Ben Stiller hit Towns with a wild hypothetical: if he could pursue his love for baseball, would he rather snag another NBA championship or a World Series title? Towns’ answer? “Win a World Series, for sure. I already won an NBA championship,” he said. That’s a pretty bold statement from an NBA champ, right? To put a baseball trophy above another ring in his own sport? Wild. Tracy Morgan also dug into Towns’ pre-game rituals. Apparently, KAT starts with green gum during warmups, then switches to blue gum when he hits the court. Plus, he always makes sure to fist bump everyone at the table and even the fans behind them before getting into the game. That’s a cool little detail, always gotta connect with the fans.
From Dream Shake to Extension Talk Pause
Fat Joe kept the big man theme going, asking Towns to pick his favorite center between Hakeem Olajuwon and Tim Duncan. Towns didn’t hesitate, saying, “I think Hakeem. I feel like, in a way, he kind of is mythical, like Wilt Chamberlain… but I’ve been able to talk and meet Hakeem, and he’s an amazing, amazing human.” High praise for The Dream! It’s easy to forget sometimes that Towns is a champion. He averaged 15.9 points and 10.6 rebounds across 19 playoff games, helping the Knicks secure that 2026 NBA title. But things aren’t all sunshine and championships. Towns did express some disappointment over the Knicks’ recent call to pause talks about a potential contract extension. That’s gotta be a tough pill to swallow, especially right before the season kicks off.
Tuesday Night’s Opener: Knicks vs. LeBron
Despite the contract drama and those hot takes on ‘Hot Ones’, Towns is all set to rejoin his team. The Knicks have their season-opening home game coming up this Tuesday, and it’s a big one: they’re facing off against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers. How Towns performs, especially with those extension talks hanging in the air, will be something every Knicks fan is watching closely. Can’t wait to see if he’s still thinking about that World Series when he hits the court!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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